Brampton travel guide
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You're Going to Love Brampton
With a population of 433,806, Brampton is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Brampton has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Brampton
Where to Eat in Brampton
If you’re looking for affordable options, Jack Astor's - Brampton (154 West Drive) and Aria Bistro & Lounge (485 Main Street North) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Anokhi (200 County Court Blvd Unit B1) and Terrace on The Green (8672 Mississauga Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Brampton.
When to visit Brampton
How to Get to Brampton
Plane
When flying to Brampton, you’ll arrive at Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), which is located 7 miles from the city centre The shortest domestic flight to Brampton departs from Calgary and takes around 3h 46m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Brampton, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Brampton to Burlington takes 0h 39m and costs around C$ 21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about C$ 43 for a 2h 09m trip. The train station in Brampton is called Brampton GO, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Brampton is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 19 miles from Brampton. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Zoom Rent A Car, among others, in Toronto.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brampton, including Rider Express, OurBus and Bus. From London, the bus ride to Brampton takes 125 miles and will cost you around C$ 39. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about C$ 40 for a journey of 265 miles.
Airports near Brampton
Airlines serving Brampton
Where to stay in Brampton
Average rates range from around C$ 148 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 484 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Brampton and Park Inn by Radisson Brampton, ON.
Where to stay in popular areas of Brampton
Most booked hotels in Brampton
Renting a car in Brampton
Renting a car in Brampton costs C$ 52 per day, on average, or C$ 157 if you want to rent it for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 12% more expensive than at Toronto Pearson Intl.
Expect to pay C$ 1.76 per litre in Brampton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 21.02 and C$ 28.03. The most frequently booked car type in Brampton is Premium (Toyota Crown or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Hyundai i10 or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.